About OU Medicine

At OU Medicine, our mission is leading health care. Our vision is to be the premier enterprise for advancing health care, medical education and research for the community, state and region. Through our combined efforts we strive to improve the lives of all people.

Children's Services

Education & Research

The College of Medicine is the largest component of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and is at the center of OU Medicine. Our mission is leading health care - in education, research and patient care.

Child Guidance

Our Mission:

To prevent child abuse, promote optimal development, behavior and interactions for children and protect their families' future success.

There is no issue more important to our nation's future than ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a nurturing, stimulating and stable environment. The problems that arise when a child is denied healthy childhood experiences are preventable. There are countless reports and government data showing that child neglect and maltreatment is a significant but preventable public health problem in our country today.

Click on the KIDS COUNT logo below to get detailed and updated information about the children of Oklahoma:

Program Description

Our purpose is to promote optimal development, healthy behavior and effective interaction for families and children.

Services are provided by a staff of professional child development specialists, speech-language pathologists, and behavioral health specialists.

There are no eligibility requirements; any and every parent in Oklahoma is encouraged to use Child Guidance as a resource.

Services

Speech-Language Pathology Services

Facilitate the early identification of children with a communication delay through speech-language screenings, observation, hearing screenings and assessment

Train, educate and consult with parents, professionals and caregivers on techniques to promote optimal communication and development through consultations, workshops, classes and teacher trainings.

Promote health habits which decrease the likelihood that children will be born with or acquire a communication disorder. Provide short term intervention for children who may not be eligible for public school services or Sooner Start Intervention Program.

Consultation can be provided to individuals, other professionals and organizations that have interests in young children. Some of the services offered include teacher training, parent meetings, observation of classrooms and resource coordination.

Developmental Screening services include the assessment of your young child's skills and behavior. A screening is a very general look at how your child is developing compared to other children the same age.

Referral services are also provided as needed. A Child Development Specialist can assist by helping arrange for other services such as further evaluation of skills and behavior. We are part of a network of other professionals, services and agencies in our community.

Classes and workshops are available for groups of parents, teachers and organizations.

Behavioral Health Services

Identify or facilitate the early identification of children with psychological, social, emotional or behavioral issues

Provide psycho-educational and prevention services to children.

Train, education and consult with parents, professionals and caregivers on techniques to promote optimal psychosocial development.